Yamaha Racing Teams Prefer Yamalube

Yamaha sponsors a variety of racing teams including the Yamaha World Supersport Team and the Yamaha Motocross Team, all of which use Yamalube oil in their engines. The family of Yamaha racing teams has earned two world championships since 2005, and has a long-standing racing tradition in several countries. Yamalube oils consist of both mineral, hybrid synthetic, and full synthetic two stroke and four stroke oils. Some of the more common varieties include Yamalube 2S, Yamalube 2W, and Yamalube 2M oil.

There are also several other Yamaha made products that are used for care and cleaning of the racers’ equipment such as paint, polish, silicon sprays and platinum gels. Good luck to team Yamaha in their upcoming races!

Where does oil come from?

Many people may have the idea that oil comes from dinosaurs, but that isn’t quite right. Oil actually came from the plants and animals that lived in a marine environment millions of years ago, before the dinosaurs. As the years progressed, the remains of these plants and animals were covered with mud, and the heat and pressure from those layers turned the remains into “crude oil.”

Crude oil is a thick, smelly, yellow-to-black liquid usually found in underground reservoirs, which is removed and sent to a refinery. At the refinery, different parts of the oil separated into useable petroleum products, which is where we get gas and oil, such as Yamalube outboard motor oil.

The word petroleum means “rock oil” or “oil from the earth,” and is made up of Greek and Latin terms.

Why oil is important to your engine

Your boat may be straight out of the factory, but it’s already taken two hits when it comes to efficiency. Marine engines generally run at or near peak RPM for extended periods of time under heavy load conditions, according to outboardrepairs.com; every time they have to make it through a wave or a wake the engine has to strain to keep the RPM constant. Also, an extended period of time between uses is extremely common when it comes to boats, which allows for damaging corrosion to build up quickly.

But these demanding conditions can be combat by keeping your engine properly lubricated with oil such as Yamaha 2m oil. A high-quality oil will reduce fiction and leave the cylinder walls properly coated to eliminate corrosion between uses. Changing the crankcase oil frequently will also prolong the life of your engine.

Choosing your oil

It may be difficult to choose the correct oil for your boat sometimes. There are so many varieties and manufacturers and promises of perfect performance out there, it can be a little overwhelming. But one myth to dispel early on – your oil brand and boat manufacturer don’t have to match up. That is, if you’re running a Yamaha boat, it isn’t completely necessary to use yamalube oil – though it is recommended.

When choosing your oil, make sure it will perform all the necessary functions, is at a price you can afford, and is compatible with your boat. There is a wide variety of oil types and brands available at www.domo-online.com. Happy hunting.

Save for the Summer

With the oil and gas prices shattering new records, some boaters are opting to stay home this summer. This isn’t completely necessary, however, you just have to be smart. For example all major outboard oil companies such as Yamalube and Mercury have raised their prices. If you bought some prior to the price increase – or even if you’ve yet to purchase it – you can still have fun like you normally would.

Limit your trips in your boat. Go out on a day that you can enjoy with a large group of people, such as your family and/or your friends. If you spaced out your boating trips to two or three times a month instead of every weekend, you’re sure to save yourself some money and survive the dreaded gas and oil prices.